NC73 over Norfolk Southern RR
GoodMontgomery County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. NC109 · Structure no. 000000001230040
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC73 over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete tee beam carrying NC73 over Norfolk Southern RR in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 96 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC73 over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is NC73 over Norfolk Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does NC73 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC73 over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns NC73 over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.